Question:
Which of the following minerals have platy crystal habit?
Minerals:
A. Muscovite
B. Sillimanite
C. Asbestos
D. Biotite
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Which of the following minerals have platy crystal habit?
Minerals:
A. Muscovite
B. Sillimanite
C. Asbestos
D. Biotite
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Minerals:
A. Muscovite
B. Sillimanite
C. Asbestos
D. Biotite
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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The platy habit is a distinguishing feature of minerals in the mica group.
Updated On: Jan 7, 2025
- (A) and (B) only
- (A), (B), and (C) only
- (B) and (C) only
- (A) and (D) only
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Muscovite and Biotite are mica minerals with a platy crystal habit, characterized by their ability to split into thin, flexible sheets.
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